"Breaking the law"- Ariarne Titmus calls out driver after shocking incident on airport ride

Ariarne Titmus recently called out her Uber driver for his misbehaviour during her ride from the airport to home. Titmus shared a video of her Uber driver dangerously driving while continuously scrolling the Instagram reels.

Titmus shared the video on her Instagram story, revealing the life-threatening act of the driver. She also mentioned how his frequent burping left her feeling uneasy and carsick. She questioned how the driver still had the permit to drive even after she gave him a low rating. The former swimmer accused the driver of breaking the law.

"My Uber driver today was watching Instagram reels the entire ride home from the airport," Titmus wrote. "He was constantly burping out loud, and I wanted to vomit. I felt so carsick. One, he's breaking the law. Two, how is he still driving, given I rated him 1 star and would expect the same from others?"

Screenshot of Ariarne Titmus' Instagram story.

Titmus competed in her last competition before retiring at the 2024 Paris Games, where she won four medals, including gold in 400m freestyle and 4x200m freestyle, and silver in 200m freestyle and 800m freestyle events, respectively. The Australian swimming star initially announced that the 2028 Games would be her last Olympic appearance. However, on October 16, 2025, she hung her swimming costume and glasses.

Ariarne Titmus pens a heartfelt note for her younger self after retiring from sport

Ariarne Titmus during a Swimming Australia media opportunity in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Getty Images)

Ariarne Titmus wrote a heartfelt message to her seven-year-old self while announcing her retirement from sport. In an Instagram post, she expressed how proud she was of achieving all her dreams. Titmus added that she concluded her remarkable career with no regrets.

"Dear seven year old Ariarne, today you retire from competitive swimming," Titmus wrote. "The dreams you had.. they all came true. The friends you’ve made.. they’re for life. You achieved more than you ever thought you were capable of and you should be so proud."

"The pursuit was unrelenting and you gave it every skerrick of yourself. You walk away knowing every stone was turned, no regrets. You’re fulfilled, content and happy. What’s ahead for you is exciting. New goals, more time with the people you love most and the chance to wholeheartedly put yourself, not your sport first."

Ariarne Titmus began her swimming journey at the age of seven in Launceston, Tasmania. She moved to Queensland after turning 14 to follow her passion and achieve greater heights.